Postmaster - Premises provided by Postmaster (Group Office) RVSGA10 (89115875)

Canada Post; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national postal service provider is seeking a Postmaster in British Columbia. As the community leader, you will promote postal products, supervise staff, and manage operations with a strong focus on customer service. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be physically fit for lifting and sorting mail. The role requires suitable premises to be available before hire and involves managing public interaction in an energetic environment.

Benefits

Leasing allowance

Supplemental allowance for premises

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with the public in a retail or service environment.
• Ownership or leasing of central premises for operation.
• Knowledge of mail processing regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the community about postal services.
• Sell and promote postal products to the public and businesses.
• Manage postal revenue and maintain records.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales experience

Public interaction

Business administration knowledge

Ability to handle physical tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Take on the responsibility of a community leader with Canada Post. The Postmaster, reporting to the Superintendent/Local Area Manager, is responsible for promoting and selling postal products and services to the public and businesses in the community. As Postmaster, you will be the face of the Post Office in your community service area, supervising staff and ensuring Canada Post demonstrates an energetic customer focus and commitment to the community in an environment of multiple priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• liaise with the local community with respect to Canada Post service and products
• sell and promote postal products and services to the public and businesses
• provide a suitable premises in a central location within 30 days of becoming the successful candidate
• administer the post office to meet retail hours of operation and delivery expectations
• manage postal revenue, assets and values
• maintain records and prepare reports
• assist with effective management of mail delivery routes
• may sort mail to postal boxes
• may supervise staff
• keep the post office neat and presentable, maintaining cleanliness in accordance with Canada Post’s standards
• operate the post office with due diligence and efficiency

Qualifications

• high school diploma, or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• owned or leased suitable, central and barrier‑free premises available one month prior to hire
• experience interacting with the public in a retail and/or service environment, including sales and cash transactions
• knowledge of regulations, methods and procedures for processing mail and providing postal services
• physically fit to lift mail containers up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail, and stand for extended periods of time

Premises Requirements

• premises must be fully accessible to persons with disabilities and available for review and approval at least one month before hire
• postmasters are responsible for rent or lease charges, heating, lighting, cleaning, routine general maintenance, snow removal, municipal taxes, and the necessary property and liability insurance coverage
• appointments are subject to the conditions of the Canada Post Act
• hours of service to the public will be determined by Canada Post and are subject to change under varying circumstances

Other Information

TRANSFER: priority consideration will be given to transfer requests from employees who are members of CPAA, with preference to members in the posted Area of Competition. COMPETITION: Employees who are members of CPAA, priority consideration will be given to members in the posted Area Of Competition. Term employees with continuous employment in CPAA may apply in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Total Hours per Week

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Leasing Allowance

a leasing allowance of $XXX.XX per year will be provided to help offset the costs of operating a Post Office.

Supplemental Allowance

an allowance paid out once annually may be available to help offset the costs associated with providing the premises.

Canada Post’s values and behaviours

Our Values – Trust, respect and deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.

Our behaviours – Make the call, know the destination, deliver for others, ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.

We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.